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The 7 documents you need to verify a domestic worker in India

A household-safe checklist for identity, address, references, driver documents, consent, and worker dignity.

PRAMAAN Editorial Team7 min read

Key takeaways

  • Households should ask for consent before any verification check runs.
  • Documents should be relevant to the role: identity, address, reference, and driver licence where needed.
  • Avoid discriminatory or highly sensitive questions unrelated to the work.
  • PRAMAAN is not a replacement for local police or society requirements.

Source and compliance note

Source review recommended for any PCC, police, or jurisdiction-specific wording before publication.

This article is for general information and is not legal advice.

Document checklist

AadhaarIdentity signal. Prefer consented digital or offline flows over photocopy circulation.
PANEconomic identity signal where relevant and provided.
Voter IDIdentity and address-context fallback for workers who prefer or have this document.
Electricity bill / rental agreementAddress signal. Treat it as context, not proof of ownership.
Past employer referenceUseful context if collected respectfully and verified with consent.
PCC / background documentUse only where lawfully available, relevant, consented, and supported by the selected workflow.
Driving LicenceRequired only for driving roles; check category and validity where supported.

Never ask these questions

Household verification should not become intrusive interrogation. Avoid questions about caste, religion, sexual history, reproductive health, or other sensitive details that are unrelated to the role.

Do not run checks secretly. The worker should know what is being checked, who requested it, and why. PRAMAAN handles this by putting the consent moment before the verification workflow.

Household onboarding checklist

  1. Explain the role and why verification is being requested.
  2. Ask the worker to approve the consent link.
  3. Choose only documents relevant to the job.
  4. Review results calmly, especially amber or insufficient-data signals.
  5. Store reports responsibly and avoid forwarding worker data casually.

What PRAMAAN can help with

PRAMAAN can organize identity, address, reference, role-specific, and background-document signals where supported. It does not replace local police verification, society rules, or legal obligations that apply to your household.

Next step

Verify household help responsibly

Start with a consent-first workflow and avoid circulating raw worker documents in chats.